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June 22, 2009

Father, Son Serve Together in Iraq

Army Pfc. Jeromy Rex, left, and Army Maj. Benjamin Rex pose for a picture during a reunion at Joint Security Station Loyalty, Iraq. The Fort Bragg, N.C.-based father and son both serve with the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team. Courtesy photo.

Sgt. Mike Stokely died Aug. 16, 2005, in Iraq. He was one of those
extraordinary young men who have a tremendous impact on so many people
even though his time among us was cut short.
To honor his memory, Stokely's family has organized the Mike Stokely
Foundation for the purpose of helping children and others who might not
otherwise be able to afford it gain access to good books and the skills
needed to read them for pleasure and learning.
"Mike loved to read, from the time he was a small child till the day he
died in Iraq. In fact, during the last call his Dad received on Aug. 8,
2005, he talked in glowing terms about how much he appreciated reading
material sent to him," his family explains.
If you would like to help honor the memory of one of America's fallen,
more information about the Mike Stokely Foundation at P. O. Box 833 Sharpsburg GA 30277.
The telephone is 678-416-1387